What is serendipity? It is discovering something totally unrelated to the problem you are trying to solve. Call it an accident, dumb luck, or whatever—serendipity has given our world great products, new hope, and better ways of doing things. For […]
Sir Edmund Hillary and his guide Tenzing Norgay made history in 1953 by climbing Mount Everest. Their accomplishment required remarkable skill and courage, but there was another element that ensured their success. Descending from mighty Mount Everest, Hillary lost his […]
When day-to-day problems, mistakes, and failures become discouraging, encourage yourself by thinking of the many successful people who overcame personal handicaps. “I thank God for my handicaps,” declared Helen Keller. Blind and deaf from birth, she became a prolific writer. […]
Has anyone ever put himself at risk for you? What is the greatest sacrifice anyone has ever made on your behalf? You’ll find this story interesting – especially in light of the current world events. Early in the 20th century, […]
The Bible is filled with many heroes for us to use as examples. However, sometimes we find the best examples live among us. Without a doubt we can look to our medical professionals and first responders who are risking […]
I received an email from a young woman who had visited a church where I served as pastor. The email was filled with pain, loneliness, and resentment. It was signed simply, “Invisible.” If ever there was a time when people […]
The following story seems relevant today amidst the current world health crisis. It’s a good reminder for us all… Ernest Gordon was serving as a captain in the British army during the Second World War when he was captured by […]
In the past few days, I’ve noticed many people talking about the new obstacles they are facing as we adjust to a new way of life during this COVID-19 pandemic. May I take two minutes of your time to show […]
God’s act of forgiveness toward us is a one-time event. We ask once, he forgives, he forgets, and that’s the end of it. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and cleanse […]
In 1969 Simon Wiesenthal penned his book, The Sunflower, which captured his experiences during the Holocaust. In his book, Wiesenthal described how he had been taken from a Nazi death-camp to an army hospital. He was taken by a nurse […]
